Marathon training ouchies and a dedication!

Thus far, marathon training is going pretty well. I'm not falling to bit, no injuries, still enjoy running. What more could a runner ask for? Well, ... I have one big complaint. This week I've been nursing a blister and several sores on The Girls. Who has ever heard of a blister on the breast? Each day this week I've gotten home from work, taken my slightly bloody (I know, gross) bra off and breathed a sign of relief. I considered working from home so I wouldn't have to wear a bra.

I would like to thank my TeamM4M teammate, Carolyn, for recommending *diaper rash cream* as a remedy for, ahem, road rash. Once I picked-up a tube, healing progressed rapidly and I'm happy to report that I'll be able to wear a bra for this weekend's run! So, a dedication to Diaper Rash Cream!

Happy Trails!

Missing Mom

June 1st, three years ago, my Mom died. We'd been hanging out in the hospice room on the oncology floor for a few days; since her doctor asked for my permission to unplug Mom from the detoxifying machine that was keeping her alive long enough for my brother and I to make it to Iowa and see her. Cause of death: Stage IV Melanoma. 


In Mom's last couple weeks, a tumor in her abdomen ballooned in size (think a basketball). Then it started spewing toxins into her body. Man, I wish nobody had to see their mother like that.


In memory of Mom, I'm running my first marathon this fall and raising money for the Melanoma Research Foundation. (Because I Hate Melanoma and Love Research!) Thanks for life, Mom. Here's to you!